The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Detroit, MI
Cheapest price
$111
Average price
$158
Fastest journey
16 h 50 m
Average duration
17 h 49 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
773 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Detroit, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Detroit, MI will cost around $158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
Of the 19 buses that leave New York, NY for Detroit, MI on Mon, May 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 773 km distance in an average of 17 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 50 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 18 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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· 9:45 AM23h25New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY9:10 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$1111One-way2 transfers
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· 2:00 PM19h10New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.9:10 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$1111One-way2 transfers
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8:00 PM19h40New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station3:40 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$1111One-way2 transfers
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10:00 AM29h40New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY3:40 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$1131One-way3 transfers
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· 10:00 PM17h40New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.3:40 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$1351One-way2 transfers
· 10:50 PM16h50New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY3:40 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$1431One-way1 transfer
3:30 PM17h40New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY9:10 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$2341One-way0 transfers
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· 10:00 PM17h40New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.3:40 PMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$1351One-way2 transfers
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· 3:10 PM18h00New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY9:10 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$1571One-way2 transfers
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· 2:15 PM18h55New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.9:10 AMDetroit, Greyhound Terminal$1661One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Detroit, MI
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Detroit, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 480 miles (773 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$147 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price | $272 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 54m Average total duration 16h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 58m Average total duration 17h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Detroit, MI:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Detroit, MI costing on average $153 (€123).
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Detroit, MI costing on average $272 (€220).
Other travel options to Detroit, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 24m.
Train takes on average 17h 28m.
You'll arrive about -8h -20m sooner (16h 24m by bus vs 9h 4m by car) and save roughly $-4.49 (€-3.63) compared to fuel and tolls ($147 (€119) vs $142 (€115)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
New York, NY to Detroit, MI Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 31h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 31h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Detroit, MI bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Detroit, MI buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 19h35 | 9:10 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 2:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 18h55 | 9:10 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 3:10 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 18h00 | 9:10 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 17h40 | 9:10 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ · | 4:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 23h10 | 3:40 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 7:00 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 20h40 | 3:40 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 7:45 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 19h55 | 3:40 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 19h40 | 3:40 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 17h40 | 3:40 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 2 transfers | |
· | 10:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 16h50 | 3:40 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:45 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 23h25 | 9:10 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus+![]() | 10:00 AM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 29h40 | 3:40 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus+![]() | 10:00 AM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 29h40 | 3:40 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:15 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 22h55 | 9:10 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus+![]() | 10:30 AM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 29h10 | 3:40 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 11:00 AM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 28h40 | 3:40 PM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 22h10 | 9:10 AM Detroit, Greyhound Terminal | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Detroit, MI
Buses from New York, NY to Detroit, MI run on average 16 times per day, taking around 16h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $77 (€62) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 480 miles (773 km) distance in 16h 50m.
Distance 480 miles (773 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€62) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 50m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from New York, NY to Detroit, MIYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Detroit, MI with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $32 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Detroit, MI
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Detroit, MI by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Detroit, MI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Detroit Institute of Arts, a renowned museum housing over 65,000 artworks from various cultures and eras
- The Henry Ford, a sprawling complex dedicated to American innovation and history, featuring the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village
- Detroit Riverwalk, a scenic promenade along the Detroit River offering views, parks, and recreational activities
- Belle Isle Park, a 982-acre island park with attractions like an aquarium, conservatory, and nature trails
- Guardian Building, an iconic skyscraper known for its stunning Art Deco architecture and vibrant interior design.
- Motown Museum, the iconic birthplace of the Motown Sound offering guided tours of the historic recording studios
- Eastern Market, a vibrant public market offering fresh produce, local goods, and a lively atmosphere with events and street art
- Detroit Historical Museum, showcasing the rich history of Detroit through engaging exhibits and interactive displays
- Detroit Zoo, featuring a wide variety of animals and immersive habitats
- Comerica Park, a baseball stadium offering games, tours, and family-friendly activities.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Detroit, MI
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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